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31 Jul 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has engaged in a contracting process for the "OFAS - British Telecommunications plc - Form STA" to support the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme. Located in London, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the industry category of works, specifically civil engineering. The process is at the award stage, having been completed with British Telecommunications PLC as the supplier. The procurement was a direct method, executed below the threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at approximately £1,983,365.74 GBP, commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st August 2030.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the civil engineering and utilities moving sectors, especially those proficient in utility diversions for large-scale infrastructure projects. Though the procurement was direct and did not involve open competition, understanding the requirements and qualifications needed for future collaborations with public authorities like the Environment Agency can position businesses for potential growth. Large-scale companies with expertise in working with public sector infrastructure projects are particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

OFAS - British Telecommunications plc - Form STA

Notice Description

The Environment Agency need to make payments for the diversion of a key utility diversions owned and operated by BT Openreach to facilitate the construction of the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d914
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072809-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,983,365 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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